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On January 2nd, 2018 we will update the current learning management system design. While the functionality will remain the same, the look and feel will be different when you log into the system. What is the New Experience? Aside from the new look and feel, the most notable change is that this site is now responsive on various mobile and … Read More

Are you down with ERP? If you want to work in health and safety, you had better be. Forgive us for the cheesy rhyme, but planning is everything especially when it comes to reducing health and safety risks, and an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) helps you achieve that. As your organization’s safety officer, manager, or practitioner, your role will most … Read More

Get the down and dirty FAQs about UNBC Online. What types of online courses does online.unbc.ca offer? UNBC Online offers three main programs: Environmental Monitoring Online Certificate Occupational Health & Safety Online Certificate Bear Awareness and Safety online course With our certificate programs, the option is available to enrol in the entire program or take individual courses to upgrade skills. Therefore, … Read More

Where to start? Starting a career in OHS begins with earning the right educational requirements. An OHS certificate can put you on the right track. As many employers seek candidates who have obtained their professional certification – an academic certificate is the first step towards achieving professional recognition in the field. In today’s workplace, regardless of industry or size of … Read More

OH&S Practitioners are responsible for developing and implementing an OH&S Safety Program and Safety Systems. However, what is the difference between a program and a system? What is an OH&S Safety Program? An OH&S Safety Program is a plan of action created by organizations to prevent accidents and occupational diseases in the workplace. In Canada, OH&S legislation requires organizations to … Read More

Why pursue a Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP®) designation? The CRSP® designation “is considered a benchmark in the [Occupational Health & Safety] profession and the designation of choice for Canadian OHS professionals,” states the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals. With the CRSP® designation you may raise your career potential in the field of occupational health and safety by earning the nationally recognized … Read More

Now, more than ever, employers promote occupational health & safety management in the workplace. “More organisations are turning to certified health and safety professionals because of the enormous costs associated with occupational incidents,” says the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP). The BCRSP indicates that the right expertise and experience is needed in various industries to manage the complexities of ensuring occupational … Read More

With an Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner Online Certificate at UNBC Continuing Studies students are able to access the health & safety training they need to design and implement an OH&S plan. Companies who prioritize workplace safety depend on occupational health and safety coordinators to ensure their safety plans measure up to today’s designated requirements. That is why the OH&S Online Certificate focuses on … Read More

OH&S Regulations & Theory With the Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner Online Certificate (OH&S) you will have access to training geared towards creating and implementing a health and safety management system. As workplace safety continues to become a priority for companies, many organizations will seek out skilled workers with health and safety qualifications to do so. When you enrol in the health … Read More

Bear Awareness this Summer As we know in Canada, spring is when bears start emerging from hibernation, hungry and no doubt a little grumpy. The #1 tip from BC Parks: Don’t be a contributor to food-conditioning. A food-conditioned bear can lose their natural fear of humans making them more confident when searching for an easy meal. Food-conditioned bears are impossible … Read More